The 2025-26 edition of La Liga returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Sevilla lock horns with local rivals Real Betis in an important encounter at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Sunday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Sevilla vs Real Betis Preview
Real Betis are in fifth place in the La Liga standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The away side edged FC Utrecht to a narrow 2-1 victory in the UEFA Europa League this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Sevilla, on the other hand, are in 10th place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Andalusian giants slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of Espanyol in their previous game and will need to work hard to bounce back this weekend.
Sevilla vs Real Betis Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Sevilla have a good historical record in the Seville Derby and have won 66 out of the 143 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Real Betis' 41 victories.
- Sevilla have lost two of their last three matches in all competitions, with their only victory during this period coming by a narrow 1-0 scoreline against Osasuna in a La Liga match earlier this month.
- Sevilla have conceded at least one goal in six of their last seven matches in all competitions, with their only clean sheet during this period coming in a 1-0 victory against Osasuna.
- Real Betis have remained unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions, with their previous defeat coming by a 2-0 scoreline at the hands of Atletico Madrid last month.
Sevilla vs Real Betis Prediction
Real Betis have been fairly impressive in La Liga this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Cucho Hernandez has been sensational for his side this season and will look to make his mark this weekend.
Sevilla can pack a punch on their day, but have been in poor form this season. Real Betis are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Sevilla 1-2 Real Betis
Sevilla vs Real Betis Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Real Betis to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Real Betis to score first - Yes